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August 20, 2023 · 10:45 am · Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost

The Responsive Call to Worship will be led by Rev. Jennifer McClung Rygg and Children’s Ministry Coordinator Kiley Daniel. The Call to Worship will be “Simple Gifts.” The Hymn of Praise will be “Shout to the Lord” and “10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord).” Tillman Cantrell will read Psalm 133. Rev. Chris Cottingham will lead the Back to School Blessing. Rev. Jennifer McClung Rygg will lead the Congregational Prayer. Kiley Daniel will present the Recognition of Children’s Ministry Volunteers. The Offertory Hymn will be “O God Beyond All Praising.” Rev. Jennifer McClung Rygg will give the Offertory Prayer. The Offertory will be “I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light.” The Sanctuary Choir will sing “Cornerstone” with “The Solid Rock.” Rev. Jennifer McClung Rygg will read Isaiah 56:1, 6-8 and will preach the sermon “God’s Gathering.” The Hymn of Response will be “Will You Come and Follow Me.”

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Psalm 133
Isaiah 56:1, 6-8
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